Samsung A, S, C, D Panels?

[blamb425]

I just found out about this...I wanted to get either a 906bw or a 226bw, but this panel issue is bugging me--I don't want an inferior A, C, or D panel, how can I be sure I get a quality monitor?

If there is no real way to be 100% sure, what other monitors can you recommend for about $270 and below?

 

[trinislacker]

the only real way to be sure is testing one out at a brick and motar

OR..

226cw guaranteed S panel

 

[Ika]

After calibration/color profiles, the other panels really aren't inferior.

 

[blamb425]

So i should just go ahead and get the 226bw?

 

[xtknight]

Other panels can have response time issues, so avoid 226BW and get something you can trust like the ViewSonic VX2255wmb, LG L226WTQ, or HP w2207.

 

[j0j081]

DO NOT get the 226CW. It is said to have horrible input lag. It seems as though nobody here knows that the Samsung 2232BW is replacing the 226BW. 226BW is no longer being made. If you check Best Buys site you will find the new 2232BW. It is a redesigned 226BW with a garuanteed Samsung S panel at least for now. If demand gets to high perhaps they'll have to use other panels again. I'd highly recommend that.

 

[xtknight]

2232BW now has different panels as well with different characteristics (worse default color, different response): http://www.digitalversus.com/d...8&p1=2440&ma2=36&ph=11

 

[j0j081]

Originally posted by: xtknight
2232BW now has different panels as well with different characteristics (worse default color, different response): http://www.digitalversus.com/d...8&p1=2440&ma2=36&ph=11

oh that sucks. I thought they were going to be different with this one.

 

[adairusmc]

Originally posted by: Aflac
After calibration/color profiles, the other panels really aren't inferior.

:thumbsup:

Yep, there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of the other panels.

 

[j0j081]

Originally posted by: adairusmc

Originally posted by: Aflac
After calibration/color profiles, the other panels really aren't inferior.

:thumbsup:

Yep, there is absolutely nothing wrong with any of the other panels.

yeah but still a pain in the ass to do yourself.

 

[ranutso]

Well, according to Digital Versus website I've got a Samsung "S" panel. But I think the contrast is not so good. Could someone please tell me which tools did you use to calibrate? Thank you.